Smoking among immigrants in Norway: a cross-sectional study
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.Smoking prevalence varies among immigrant groups. Targeted policies are needed for men from Turkey, Poland, and Vietnam, and women from Turkey, Bosnia-Herzegovina, and Poland, addressing high smoking rates in these populations.
Area Of Science
- Public Health
- Sociology
- Epidemiology
Background
- Smoking rates differ significantly among immigrant populations based on their country of origin.
- Targeted interventions require detailed data on smoking prevalence within specific immigrant groups and their sociodemographic characteristics.
Purpose Of The Study
- To investigate smoking prevalence among immigrants from 12 countries, examining variations by country of birth and sociodemographic factors.
- To provide data to inform the development of effective smoking cessation interventions for diverse immigrant communities.
Main Methods
- Utilized data from the 2016 Survey on Living Conditions among immigrants (N=3565) with at least two years of residence.
- Analyzed smoking status (daily and occasional) in relation to country of birth, sex, age, education, duration of residence, age at immigration, Norwegian language proficiency, and social support.
Main Results
- Highest daily smoking rates observed in men from Turkey (36%), Poland (34%), and Vietnam (29%), and women from Turkey (22%), Bosnia-Herzegovina (18%), and Poland (17%).
- Sociodemographic factors influencing smoking varied by country of origin; however, higher education, employment, and immigration during youth were associated with lower smoking rates for several male groups.
Conclusions
- Public health policies should target smoking cessation among immigrant men broadly, with specific focus on those from Turkey, Poland, and Vietnam.
- Interventions should also address smoking among women from Turkey, Bosnia-Herzegovina, and Poland, where prevalence is notably high.
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